FM1002 / FM1166 - 150mm frame

[FullCarbonAlchemist]

I’ve been struggling with them long enough that the temptation to just rip them out and go without any is very strong, but then I’d be worried about dirt and water ingress….but frankly, even if they were working perfectly I’m not sure how much difference they’ll make anyway since they don’t create a very good seal even when you have the cables exactly straight on either side.

And I think mine are a little twisted in the front frame such that they want to exit through the middle of the opening rather than straight through the sides. That’s not necessarily something I think I can reliably change even if I did my cable routing all over again. What the cables do that deep in the frame isn’t easily visualized or controllable, even with a magnetic routing kit.

[emu26]

The small inner flange has to sit inside the frame.  I don't have these specific ones but the principal of rubber grommets is pretty much all the same. Start by putting it in on an angle and try to get the bottom inside flange inside the frame. I then bend the outer top flange back away from the frame and use something like a small flat bladed screw driver or "butter knife" to push the top inside flange in and past the frame thickness. In my experience it is almost never possible to do this with the cables through the grommet first particularly when access is as restricted as it is in that location.

[glwalsh]

Frame is coming! Nothing too fancy, just gloss black.

Got the pictures from Wing yesterday.

With the reverse rear shock anyone knows if it cause shock fitment problem? I looking to put a Fox float X2 but I'm wondering if the air can will hit/interfere with the frame...
 
Cheers !

[Flo7]

Frame is coming! Nothing too fancy, just gloss black.

Got the pictures from Wing yesterday.

With the reverse rear shock anyone knows if it cause shock fitment problem? I looking to put a Fox float X2 but I'm wondering if the air can will hit/interfere with the frame...
 
Cheers !

The X2 doesn't fit. the problem is not the Air can, the problem is the reservoir...

[Adilka]

More or less final build - love this frame 

[Zomb1e]

More or less final build - love this frame 

Amazing color matching!

[Massey]

my build is done 

parts
complete xt drivetrain and 4piston breaks
fork RS lyrik ultimate
rearshock RS super deluxe ultimate coil
dropperpost one up 170mm
wheels unbrandet newmen 30mm w new dt swiss 350
tires maxxis minion dhr and dhf
cockpit truvativ descendant
sram grips
saddle sqlab 611
pedals one up composite

weight 14kg w/o tiresealent (i´ll do it tomorrow)

How is the coil shock working on this? Been tempted to try one on mine but worried about bottom out support!

[Bos]

Gentlemen

My ICAN P9 is in the market and I will buy one of these should I get it sold. Ive had it for 2.5 years and although I love it, I am quite convinced this frame quality is up there, and its just a bit more modern on all fronts.

Where did you buy from, and and can you guys please drop the email addresses of the folk you dealt with? I could go on the main website but speaking to the right person first up will save some time.

Thanks in advance!

[Badaboom]

I had a response in less than 12 hours when I used the web form, so I doubt that'll take any longer than emailing.

I was working with Katie:
katietan@carbonda.com

[casual_build]

I put in the order for a Large, painted RAL 4010 (just like my FM936)

I am going for red and black accents on a magenta frame.

Was going to go for the FM1003, but the frame was an extra kilo (according to adam) and ~400 USD more (due to materials and R&D).

I've grabbed a 170mm 2021 Lyric Ultimate fork and 180mm dropper OneUp V2.  Not sure what I will do for the rear, hoping to find a deal on a nice air shock.

Has anyone tried a progressive coil?

[92se-r]

I havent been able to get a response from carbonda.  What is the latest price shipped to the US?  Also where can we see what color options are available?

[casual_build]

I havent been able to get a response from carbonda.  What is the latest price shipped to the US?  Also where can we see what color options are available?

1090 for the frame (painted a single RAL color)

Here are the RAL options: https://www.ralcolor.com/

There are chameleon paint options for an extra 50.

[Badaboom]

Here was the breakdown on my quote:

780USD for frame with standard matte finish
15USD for headset
15USD for rear axle
5USD for derailleur hanger(the frame comes with one derailleur hanger)
195USD by Air  ,shipping time is about 7-15 days.
115USD for painting cost - 2 color gradient

I placed my order on 6/18, and it's scheduled to show up tomorrow (2-1/2 weeks since ordering).

I didn't end up buying the headset. I saw some comments regarding an FSA 55R, but based on the detailed headtube dims (52mm internal), it looks like this is the one I need.
https://storage.fsaeasybottombrackets.com/headset/pdf/130-0022000010.pdf
https://shop.fullspeedahead.com/en/prodotti_1/headset-spares/no-55r-1-5-558-acr

Can anyone confirm?

[endo.alley]

$780 + $150 shipping to Kazakhstan (yes, today we have a problem with cheap shipping).

+ I've ordered custom paint (blue-purple chameleon) for $120

Are you still enjoying the bike? Is it holding up well to use? thanks.

[bossman302]

I didn't end up buying the headset. I saw some comments regarding an FSA 55R, but based on the detailed headtube dims (52mm internal), it looks like this is the one I need.
https://storage.fsaeasybottombrackets.com/headset/pdf/130-0022000010.pdf
https://shop.fullspeedahead.com/en/prodotti_1/headset-spares/no-55r-1-5-558-acr

Can anyone confirm?

Your links dont work for but that looks like the correct one
https://www.fsaproshop.com/products/no-55r-1-5-558

The headset that Carbonda sells isn't bad. The only issues I had with it is the thin metal (steel???) shim started to rust. The top cap doesn't really seal so water can make its way in. Get the FSA headset but if in a pinch the Carbonda headset will get you by.